Evansville Regional Economic Partnership

06/18/2026

Looking for a productive place to work in Posey County on this gloomy day? ☁️💻
Skip the distractions and spend the day at Cowork Posey! We welcome walk-ins from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM every Tuesday and Thursday, and our membership team is on-site today and ready to show you around.
Grab a Day Pass, settle into a comfortable workspace, enjoy reliable Wi-Fi, and make the most of your workday in a professional environment.
Stop by, stay awhile, and see why Cowork Posey is the perfect place to get things done!

06/18/2026

That's a wrap on our Q2 Exchange. 👏
On Tuesday, employers, educators, and partners filled IBEW Local 16 to take on the myths and misconceptions around work-based learning and to get honest about the barriers still in the way.
Roughly 36,000 workers in our region are at or near retirement. 68,000 jobs to fill by 2030. AI is reshaping the entry-level rung. The question was never whether we build talent, it's where and how.
Work-based learning is one of the clearest answers. And it's no longer optional: Indiana's new diploma requires high school graduates to complete several hours worth (up to 650!) of WBL. The demand is guaranteed. And industry partners who are early movers get first pick.
Big thanks to our panelists and guest speakers who helped break down the barriers to WBL in our region:
• Sam Rourke, Assistant Commissioner for CTE, Indiana Commission for Higher Education
• Jason Graves, Senior Director of WBL & Apprenticeships, Indiana Department of Workforce Development
• Nioka Clark, Senior Director of Workforce Strategies, Ascend Indiana
And thank you to Caleb Heiman, 8th Grade Teacher at North Jr High School for providing a success story in Regional WBL that will inspire us all!
This is just the start of the conversation. Let's keep building.

06/17/2026

Check out the May 2026 E-REPort for our latest news!
Inside this issue:
🌊 The Ohio River Vision & Strategic Plan has been recognized with the Best Practice in Planning award
🌽 Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. broke ground on a $47 million expansion at Ports of Indiana–Mount Vernon
✨ The Evansville Region was a top performer across all 118 MakeMyMove communities in April
📣 News and events from our members

06/17/2026

No CNN this week! See you next week! 👋

06/16/2026

Our BR&E team recently visited APR Plastics to learn more about the company’s continued growth in the Evansville Region. 🤝
Since opening its Evansville facility in 2023, APR Plastics has grown to employ 49 team members while producing cosmetic, personal care, specialty packaging, and automotive components.
Thank you to the APR Plastics team for welcoming us into your facility and sharing your story. We look forward to supporting your continued success and growth in Southwest Indiana!

06/16/2026

The competition is heating up 🔥

🚨 OFFICIAL TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
After receiving this email from the team at Morley Corp, we can confirm that preparations for Office Olympics 2026 are becoming... alarmingly competitive.

We're hearing reports of:
🍩 Advanced donut-lifting techniques
📞 Speed-answer phone drills
📎 Heavy-duty stapling workouts
📅 Endurance training through back-to-back meetings

At this point, we can neither confirm nor deny that other teams are engaging in similar athletic preparation.

🏅 Office Olympics 2026
📅 July 10, 2026
📍 University of Southern Indiana

Think your office has what it takes to bring home the gold?

Register your team and prepare for glory, bragging rights, and a level of workplace competition HR has agreed to tolerate for one day only.

06/15/2026

🏀 HISTORY WILL BE MADE IN DOWNTOWN EVANSVILLE. 🏀

For the first time ever, the University of Evansville and University of Southern Indiana will meet in a regular-season Division I men's basketball game.

Introducing the inaugural River City Classic, presented by Old National Bank.

📅 Saturday, November 7
📍 Ford Center
⏰ 7:00 PM Tipoff

This neutral-site showdown will bring two Evansville institutions together on one stage in the heart of downtown, creating one of the most anticipated sporting events in our community's history.

Whether you wear purple or red, this is more than a basketball game, it's a celebration of our city's rich basketball tradition, hometown pride, and the passion of two incredible fan bases.

🎟️ Public ticket sales begin July 15 through the Ford Center Box Office.

USI fans are encouraged to sit on the south end of the arena, while UE fans are encouraged to sit on the north end as we create an electric atmosphere for this historic matchup.

Who's ready for the River City Classic?

06/12/2026

We had a wonderful time this morning at our host, Warehouse 410, for CNN! Thank you to The Scout Guide Evansville and The Tri-State Area for sponsoring, we wouldn’t be able to do this without you.

There will be no CNN next week, but join us June 26th at American Red Cross to hear from our sponsor, Lasting Order Professional Organizing Services!

06/12/2026

Congratulations to Granted on the ribbon cutting of their new House of Hope. This facility will provide hope, comfort, and support to families for years to come.

06/11/2026

Join us on June 16th for The Exchange!
This session will dig into common myths and misconceptions in workforce and education, exploring what actually drives career readiness, talent development, and regional success through work-based learning.
We’re excited to feature a panel of leaders from across Indiana, including:
• Jason Graves - Senior Director, WBL & Apprenticeship, Indiana Dept of Workforce Development
• Sam Rourke, Assistant Commissioner for CTE, Indiana Commission for Higher Education
• Nioka Clark, Senior Director of Workforce Strategies, Ascend Indiana
• Caleb Heiman, College and Career Teacher, North Junior High School (EVSC)
Whether you’re an educator, employer, or community partner, this is your chance to engage in meaningful conversation and help align efforts across our region. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation.
Have a question for the panelists?
👉 Submit a Question for the Panel: https://bit.ly/4xleoXo